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THE CYPRESS OBSERVER

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The Cypress Observer is your online news source for current events across the country of Cyprus. We strive to bring you the latest news, updates and current events from across the region with a major focus on politics and business.

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BRITISH NATIONAL ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED TERRORISM ACTIVITY

The Cyprus Police has arrested a British national for allegedly committing espionage as well as terrorism-related activity. The individual was produced before court, where an eight-day-long detention was ordered, pending inquiry. The police has refused to divulge any further details on grounds of national security. A British Foreign Office spokesman has confirmed that the arrested […]

FLIGHT DISRUPTION ON ACCOUNT OF MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

Airliners in Cyprus have cancelled several flights in response to the airstrikes in Iran. Ten flights have been confirmed to be canceled – all of which go from Cyprus’ Larnaca International Airport to Israel. While airports remain open, several other flights have also been affected due to growing tensions in the Middle East region. According […]

CYPRUS ENTERING ITS FIRST DEFLATION IN YEARS

For the first time since 2021, Cyprus has entered into deflation. The Statistical Service of Cyprus has revealed that the island nation’s yearly rate of inflation has gone down to the negatives up to -0.2%, This previously happened in 2021, when the Consumer Price Index (CPI) went on a year-on-year decrease to stand at -0.72% […]

CYPRIOT’S BEACHES EARN GREAT LAURELS FOR THEIR QUALITY & CLEANLINESS

Over sixty-four beaches and two different marinas in the island nation of Cyprus have collectively won sixty-six Blue Flags on account of their high-quality and clean atmosphere. The flags, awarded by Maria Panayiotou, Cyprus’ Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment – are a prestigious award for beaches that maintain a high order of cleanliness. […]

HELLENIC BANK OFFICIALLY CHANGES ITS NAME

In light of its acquisition by Eurobank Cyprus, Hellenic Bank has officially changed its name to Hellenic Bank. The decision was made by the board of directors at the end of May 2025, and announced a few days later. It took a few weeks to make the actual change happen, due to securing the required […]

CYPRUS HELPING SYRIANS RESETTLE

The island nation of Cyprus is making a bold, yet kind move by offering money and resources to Syrian families in order to help them re-settle in their country. To help ease the transition, they are allowing breadwinners of families on the island to stay, work and earn for up to three years, in order […]

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